Bernie Gessner
- National: 885th
- State: 51st in TX
I'm Riding For
Abbie Kunnemann
Riding in your honor and memory Abbie! You are missed beyond words. #Abbiestrong #foreverAbbiestrong
My Story
In the spring of 2016, our niece Abbie was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. In June 2017, she lost her hard-fought battle with the disease.
This September, I am taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge in Abbie’s memory and to help fight childhood cancer.
Why am I riding?
Cancer remains the leading cause of death from disease among children in the United States.
The National Cancer Institute estimated that 14,690 children and adolescents ages 0–19 would be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, and approximately 1,650 would die from the disease.
Kids should be living life, not fighting for it.
Through this challenge, I am raising awareness and funds for Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Donations support lifesaving research focused on developing safer, more effective treatments; and ultimately cures; for childhood cancer.
Please consider supporting my ride. Your donation can help give children facing cancer the brighter futures they deserve.
You may be able to make your gift go even further; please check whether your employer offers a matching-gift program.
Your support can change little lives.
Thank you,
Bernie
My Legacy
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1,078 mi Ridden$580 Raised2016
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520 mi Ridden$7,620 Raised2017
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682 mi Ridden$4,417 Raised2018
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Ridden$1,200 Raised2019
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891 mi Ridden$1,468 Raised2020
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Ridden$334 Raised2021
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Ridden$390 Raised2022
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253 mi Ridden$455 Raised2024
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Ridden$772 Raised2025
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Ridden$259 Raised2026
My Challenge
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$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $250 to fight kids' cancer and achieved PROTECTOR LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 7 days ago -
$100 raised to fight kids' cancer!
I just raised $100 to fight kids' cancer and achieved DEFENDER LEVEL in the challenge! Thank you so much for your support.
Posted 7 days ago
My Sponsors
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Anonymous
$258.75Received this donation 7 days ago